Sensor Fusion / Individual Sensors
Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS)
Yet another factor separating Eurofighter Typhoon from the crowd is its avionics and sensors suite. This section outlines the systems and packages necessary for high mission effectiveness and survivability in the high threat situations the aircraft was designed to meet.
- Overview
- Radar
- Infra Red Search & Track (IRST)
- Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
- Navigation
- Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS)
The DASS monitors and responds to the outside world. It is internally housed and provides the pilot with an all-round prioritised assessment of Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface threats, with fully automatic response to single or multiple threats; manual override is available. The DASS includes:
- Laser warner
- Flare dispenser
- Chaff dispenser
- Missile warners
- Wing tip ESM/ECM pods
- Towed decoy
Space and computing power expansions will house continuous evolution for future threats, enhance Eurofighter Typhoon’s survivability and greatly increase overall mission effectiveness. The aircraft’s design complements the DASS by minimising Eurofighter Typhoon’s Radar and Infra-Red signature.
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